[Adam Krebs]

I love my tech gadgets, but usually I just keep a few on me at all times: my Zune, my iPhone, my wallet, my keys, and a pen. For school work or carrying my laptop (with a 15 inch screen), I've got a SwissGear Rival backpack that I got from Woot for $20. It's a really well made bag, and can carry pretty much whatever I need.

[Adam Krebs]

I love my tech gadgets, but usually I just keep a few on me at all times: my Zune, my iPhone, my wallet, my keys, and a pen. For school work or carrying my laptop (with a 15 inch screen), I've got a SwissGear Rival backpack that I got from Woot for $20. It's a really well made bag, and can carry pretty much whatever I need.

[Neil Enns]

Stuff that's always with me:

Wallet
Keys (which has a USB key on it)
Skeletool CX Multitool
T-Mobile Dash Smartphone

Stuff that is with me more often than not:

Zune 8GB + zune premium headphones

Stuff that commutes with me in a backpack to/from work:

Lenovo T61p laptop + power supply
Monster mini 4 plug power strip
REI umbrella (hey, I live in Seattle, it is a little misty here sometimes)
Fenix LED flashlight whose model number escapes me at the moment

[signothefish]

How close is that Baggallini Messenger to looking like a purse? I just can't see myself going into a grocery store with a "purse" on my shoulders, and the odd stares from some of the rural country folk I live around. If I could find something masculine enough, I might go for it. For now, I stuff my pockets:

* 2 medicine bottles (actually would like to carry 3 others as well)
* 3 sets of keys
* All my receipts
* Change
* Wallet w/ credit cards, money, health, license, etc
* Pocket knife
* Work badge
* Fingernail clippers
* USB drive
* MicroSD adapter
* Canister of Ice Breakers

With pants, the stuffed pockets aren't as noticeable, but they look like dumbo ears when wearing shorts. It also makes it pretty noisy when I come down the hall, especially the change.

The cell phone goes on my hip, and I simply carry my work laptop without any protection to and from my car. I'd also like to find a place to carry all my grocery and restaurant coupons so I won't keep losing them.

[gregh]

Originally Posted by Chris Gohlke

10 feet braided paracord and Niteize carabiner,

I'd love to know what you use this for during your day job!!!

Cheers,

Greg

[Chris Gohlke]

Originally Posted by signothefish

How close is that Baggallini Messenger to looking like a purse? I just can't see myself going into a grocery store with a "purse" on my shoulders, and the odd stares from some of the rural country folk I live around.

Here is a product picture in another color -



That should give you a better idea of the look. For me and my wife it passed the purse test. I live in Tallahassee, FL, which isn't quite southern rural, but is certainly not a progressive urban environment either and have never gotten a comment, not that I would care anyway.

[Chris Gohlke]

Originally Posted by gregh

I'd love to know what you use this for during your day job!!!

Never hurts to be prepared.

http://www.edcforums.com/ is a great set of forums totally dedicated to every day carry. There is some focus on concealed weapons, but there is a lot of good information and threads about just carrying daily gear. Plus a great place to get ideas for neat gear.

[dave_p_1]

Generally everthing I carry except my PC fits in my shirt and pants pockets. Since my PC is an OQO, it hangs on my belt.

To and from the office I use a Lowenpro Slim Factor S laptop bag. About the same size as the Baggalini but only two inches deep.

[signothefish]

Originally Posted by Chris Gohlke

Here is a product picture in another color -

That should give you a better idea of the look. For me and my wife it passed the purse test. I live in Tallahassee, FL, which isn't quite southern rural, but is certainly not a progressive urban environment either and have never gotten a comment, not that I would care anyway.

Thanks Chris! Can you tell me if the strap can be reversed so it goes over my left shoulder?

[Chris Gohlke]

Nope, the strap is integral to the bag and can't be removed.

[ucfgrad93]

For me, I carry my phone, wallet, keys on a daily basis.